[16] Why do I do it? I've already admitted that the creation process is difficult for me, stressful, and even painful, so there must be a good reason, right? I get asked this question loosely, from time to time, but I don't know that I've been asked this question directly.
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[10] To be successful as an artist, you have to define your personal style, and then perfect it, if you want to separate yourself from the crowd. Along the way, however, I believe it's important to experiment with unfamiliar techniques. This experimentation helps you stay current, well-rounded, and will often provide new opportunities when you least expect it. My latest experiment was...
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[09] I have terrible problems with motivation. My ability to create new images is greatly impacted by these problems, and that REALLY bothers me. I am not the only artist that experiences these lingering moments of frustration and self-loathing, but knowing that does not provide me with any comfort. This blog entry is a record of my self-induced therapy session (I'll send myself a bill later, if I'm motivated enough to do so).
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[07] I'm not the type of photographer that claims he can do it all (or fakes it). I know what my strengths and weaknesses are, and I also know where I'd like to improve. I've never really been interested in commercial or product photography, however, I have a healthy appreciation for the skill involved in lighting products.
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[06] I love light painting. I'm not afraid to say it. Like HDR photography, however, it can be amazing, or complete garbage. In the interest of creating the former rather than the later, I did some research and geared up for an outing of my own, armed with inspiration from guys like tcb, LAPP-PRO, JanLeonardo, and Aurora Crowley. What followed was...
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